12-30-3-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county having a population of more than two hundred thirty-five thousand (235,000). [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-2-1. Superintendent; Term of Office; Removal
Sec. 1. The board of commissioners of each county shall appoint a superintendent of the county home. The superintendent serves for four (4) years from March 1, unless removed for cause under section 5 of this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-2-2. Superintendent; Qualifications
Sec. 2. In appointing a superintendent of the county home, the commissioners shall select a reputable citizen of good moral character, kind and humane disposition, and good executive ability, who has had a good education. No consideration other than character, competence, and fitness may be allowed to actuate the commissioners in selecting, continuing, or discharging […]
12-30-2-3. Superintendent; Nepotism
Sec. 3. A relative of a member of the board of commissioners may not be appointed superintendent or employed in any capacity. A relative of the superintendent, except the spouse as assistant, may not be employed in any capacity with the home except by the consent of the board of commissioners. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-1(d).] […]
12-30-2-4. Superintendent; Bond
Sec. 4. Each superintendent of a county home established and operated under this chapter may, in the manner prescribed by IC 5-4-1, be required to give bond, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the superintendent’s duty. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-1-4(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-2-5. Superintendent; Removal for Cause; Record; Appeal
Sec. 5. The board of commissioners of a county may remove the superintendent of the county home from office at any time, but only for cause, which must be entered in the record book of the board of commissioners. A superintendent removed from office under this section may appeal the removal action to the circuit […]
12-30-2-6. Superintendent; Salary; Quarters and Board
Sec. 6. Each superintendent appointed under this chapter is entitled to an annual salary, in addition to quarters and board for the superintendent and family in the county home, in an amount fixed by the board of commissioners. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
12-30-2-7. Management Rules; Employees; Number and Compensation
Sec. 7. The board of commissioners of each county shall prescribe rules necessary for the management of the county home. With the advice and assistance of the superintendent of the county home, the board of commissioners shall regulate the number and fix the compensation of the assistants, nurses, attendants, farmers, seamstresses, laborers, and other employees […]
12-30-2-8. Inspections; Report
Sec. 8. (a) The board of commissioners shall, as a board, visit and inspect the county home at least one (1) time in every three (3) months and enter a report of the board of commissioners’ inspection, stating needs and conditions of the institution in the records of the board of commissioners. The report shall […]
12-30-1-0.5. “Board of Commissioners of a County”
Sec. 0.5. As used in this article, “board of commissioners of a county” includes a person delegated by the board under section 7 of this chapter to the extent of the authority delegated by the board to the person for purposes of this article. As added by P.L.172-2017, SEC.4.